Chapter 25

The Lindberg family’s mansion was smack dab in the middle of the city, a posh and pricey area.

The place was like a neighborhood of mansion–style villas. There were a bunch of four–story buildings that were all connected and all belonged to the Lindberg family.

Just as Allison pulled up to the gate, she saw Lucian stepping out of his Bentley.

He personally opened the car door for her and said, “Penelope, sorry I couldn’t pick you up. Been swamped with work.”

“No worries.” Allison replied, a bit sheepish but relieved to see he didn’t seem affected by last night’s events.

Her fingers tightened, reminding herself that she was Penelope now, not Allison.

Next thing she knew, her clenched hand was enveloped by a warm grip. She shivered slightly, looking up at the man beside her.

Lucian was gently stroking her hand with a small smile playing on his lips. “Nervous?”

She nodded slightly.

and afraid her secret

one–eyed, muscular middle–aged man approached

He’s been my grandfather’s companion for a long

because he was his–adopted son, so he

respectfully. David nodded slightly, then turned to Lucian. “Lucian, Carter

hand. “You make yourself at home. I’ll go

Allison nodded.

left, David led Allison into the mansion and had a maid named Zoey take her to the garden.”

four–story buildings with tight security and beautiful greenery. As Allison followed Zoey, they heard

Pete, you’re such

any worse than you, you little

the man and the woman, along with the panting, made

anything in the dense grove, but the

away. “Ms. Flanagan, let’s

nodded and awkwardly diverted her

that Allison was sure the people in the grove could

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